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stabilize

UK //ˈsteɪ.bɪ.laɪz//US //ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz//

词源

源自法语 stabiliser,基于拉丁语 stabilis(稳定的),与词根 sta-(站立)相关。

verb

❶ 使某物变得稳定或保持平衡,防止其摇晃、移动或变化。常用于描述物理状态或经济、情绪等抽象概念。

“The doctor gave her medicine to stabilize her blood pressure.”

(医生给她开了药以稳定她的血压。)

“They used sandbags to stabilize the boat in the rough water.”

(他们用沙袋在汹涌的水中稳定船只。)

同义词:steady, balance, secure

常见短语

stabilize the situation — 使局势或状况恢复稳定,常用于描述危机后的控制措施。

“The police were called in to stabilize the situation after the protest.”

(抗议活动后,警察被调来稳定局势。)